The Bluetooth SIG has announced that Bluetooth now supports Mesh Networking, which will allow multiple devices to communicate with each other to create large scale device networks. The technology can be used for sensor networks, IoT devices, building automation and more and it will be supported by … [Read more...] about Bluetooth SIG Announces Mesh Networking Support
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Google App Update Brings Improved Machine Learning And More
Google has announced it is launching a new version of the Google App and the app will be available in the US from today and in the UK in the next few weeks. The updated Google App comes with a range of new features, these include improved machine learning which is designed to anticipate what is … [Read more...] about Google App Update Brings Improved Machine Learning And More
Qualcomm CEO Is Expecting Apple To Settle Out Of Court
Qualcomm is in the middle of a lawsuit with Apple over disputed royalty payments, and Qualcomm is trying to have imports of Apple's iPhone banned in the US. This legal battle has significant implications for both companies and the broader tech industry. Now the CEO of Qualcomm, Steve Mollenkopf, … [Read more...] about Qualcomm CEO Is Expecting Apple To Settle Out Of Court
Samsung’s Harman Is Buying Arcam
Back in March Samsung completed its acquisition of Harman and now Harman has made its first acquisition unders Samsung's ownership, it is buying UK audio manufacturer Arcam. Arcam is a high end manufacturer of HiFi components, the company was founded in the UK in 1976 and it is based in Cambridge … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Harman Is Buying Arcam
Luxury Smartphone Maker Vertu Goes Into Liquidation
Luxury smartphone maker Vertu has gone into liquidation. The company was originally founded by Nokia back in 1998 and was recently purchased by Hakan Uzan for £50 million. Vertu made luxury smartphones with a high price tag, and entry-level models started at £11,000 and went up to £39,000. These … [Read more...] about Luxury Smartphone Maker Vertu Goes Into Liquidation
Samsung Launches New Cinema LED Display
Samsung has announced the launch of its new Cinema LED Display which measures 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet wide. The first Samsung Cinema LED Display has been installed at the Lotte Cinema World Tower in Korea and it comes with a 4K resolution of 4,096 x 2,160 pixels. Revolutionizing the Cinema … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches New Cinema LED Display
Amazon Fire TV Software Update Enables Alexa Control
Amazon has released a software update for their Amazon Fire TV devices, and the update is available for both the Fire TV and the Fire TV Stick. The software update for the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick comes with the version number Fire OS 5.2.4.2, and it can be installed by going to Settings > … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Software Update Enables Alexa Control
Google Backup and Sync App Is Now Available
Last month we heard about the new Google Backup and Sync App for the Mac and PC and now the app is available to download. The Google Backup and Sync App works with Google Drive and also Google Photos and you can choose to upload optimized photos to the app and store them for free, or upload the … [Read more...] about Google Backup and Sync App Is Now Available
VR Arcade The VOID To Receive Investment From Disney Accelerator (video)
Walt Disney has this week announced that eleven participants in its 2017 incubator Disney Accelerator include the VR arcade The Void and Unreal Engine creator Epic Games. Started back in 2014 the Disney Accelerator programme backs around 10 companies every year providing financial investment and … [Read more...] about VR Arcade The VOID To Receive Investment From Disney Accelerator (video)
Elon Musk Buys X.Com Domain From PayPal
Elon Musk is one of the original co-founders of PayPal and the company just sold the Tesla CEO an X.com domain name that they owned. The X.com domain was previously owned by Elon Musk and it was then rolled up into PayPal and owned by the company when Musk and his co-founders sold PayPal. The … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Buys X.Com Domain From PayPal
Valve And Samsung Launch Beta Steam Link App For Samsung TVs
Gamers that own Samsung TVs created in 2016 or 2017 now have the ability to download a new Steam Link application which has been created by Valve and Samsung to enable you to play Steam games directly from your account on your large screen TV. The newApplication works the same as the Steam Link … [Read more...] about Valve And Samsung Launch Beta Steam Link App For Samsung TVs
Amazon Echo Will Cost £80 On Amazon Prime Day
Amazon is reducing the costs of its Amazon Echo speaker for Amazon Prime Day. The device normally retails for £149.99, and you will be able to buy it on Prime Day for £79.99. That is a significant saving of £70 off the original price, making it an excellent opportunity for those who have been eyeing … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Will Cost £80 On Amazon Prime Day
